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“However, a recent analysis found that GLP-1s may reduce the risk of dementia, seizures, respiratory illnesses, cardiometabolic disorders, and certain infections more effectively than other diabetes drugs and typical care.”

“It is stored in the abdominal cavity close to internal organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. An excess of visceral fat, often referred to as central obesity or abdominal obesity, is commonly associated with an "apple" shape and an increased risk for chronic disease, including dementia.”

“Evidence suggests that dietary patterns and components may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Findings from a recent study suggest that eating cranberries improves memory and neural functioning in older adults.”

“Type 2 diabetes and obesity increase a person's risk of developing dementia and other forms of neurodegeneration, particularly when the two conditions occur together. However, newer antidiabetes drugs may mitigate this risk.”

“In an observational study involving more than 1,300 women between the ages of 65 and 80 years who were dementia-free at the time of enrollment, investigators measured omega-3 fatty acid concentrations in the women's red blood cells and white matter volumes in the women's brains.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses cancer prevention, linoleic acid, shingles vaccine and dementia, creatine's kidney effects, and shares her overnight oats recipe.

“Next, they immunized mice who exhibit Alzheimer’s-like dementia and measured the effect on amyloid-beta plaques in the brain. They also measured cognitive function and hippocampal volume, which both decline with Alzherimer’s disease.”

“In addition, a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial involving people diagnosed with mild-to-moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease found that participants who took a resveratrol supplement twice a day (up to 1 gram) for one year exhibited reduced levels of MMP9, a neurological inflammatory marker associated with increased neurodegeneration and inflammation.”

“One of the mechanisms linking cardiovascular disease, obesity, and dementia is vascular dysfunction, which contributes to blood-brain barrier failure. Learn more about vascular dysfunction in this clip featuring Dr. Axel Montagne.”

“A healthy lifestyle was associated with a 32% lower risk of dementia in people with a high genetic risk. A healthy lifestyle was classified as regular physical activity, a healthy diet, not currently smoking, and moderate alcohol consumption.”